John Oliver Makes a Great Pitch for HBO Now

If you haven't seen The Wire, you're a loser.

John Oliver from Last Week Tonight has a message for those wondering whether to get HBO Now, the new standalone streaming service: Just do it. You need to see The Wire or else friends will think you're a loser. And for those who don't have the Internet, "wow, you should definitely get the Internet," he says. "Some of the cutest and most racist things you will ever see are on the Internet. So maybe first check out some videos of otters holding hands, and then work your way up to The Sopranos." It's a lot like HBO Go, except you don't have to rely on your parents' password.

Jill KrasnySenior WriterJill Krasny is a senior writer for Esquire where she covers lifestyle, books and general news.

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